Overview

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, a vibrant department, focusses on holistic integrated teaching approach with hands on experience and research. The genesis of Department of Nutrition & Dietetics was in the year 1994 with Nutrition & Dietetics undergraduate program. This program was offered in combination with Zoology, Chemistry and Human Development. Under new education policy, Nutrition and Dietetics is offered as a dual major (B.Sc. NDHD) program .To meet the ever-rising demand of this subject the department has introduced single major B. Sc (Hons) program in Food Science and Nutrition in the year 2022. Undergraduate programme is carefully curated for emerging Nutrition Professionals. To develop evidence based health and nutrition plans, resources and bring sustainable change, Post Graduate Programme in Food Science and Nutrition was started in 2010. This programme was designed to fulfil the students’ requirement for higher education. The Department has been recognized as a Research Centre by Bengaluru City University (BCU) in the year 2014 for PhD enrolment.

The comprehensive programs are integrated with internships, workshops and outreach programs. Our outreach programs prioritise school nutrition education and community nutrition which contributes to the holistic development of students. Research work further explores inquisitive minds to translate the science of nutrition to formulate novel food products and nutrition programs for the community. The competent faculty with a well-designed curriculum has enabled students to have a competitive edge in pursuing promising careers in the health care sector, food industry, academia and government.

Vision

To accentuate nutrition education based on recent developments in science and technology to improve awareness and the quality of life.

Mission

• To understand human needs and integrate health and nutrition in the family and society across different economic classes.
• Application of nutrition knowledge in their day to day life.

Head of the Department

Dr. Sangeeta Pandey,
Associate Prof., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Email : nd@mccblr.edu.in

Single Major Program

• B.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition

Dual Major Program

• B.Sc. Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Development

Triple Major Program

The department started with triple major courses as a part of the State education policy(SEP) in June 2024.

• B.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry, Human Development

PG Program

• M.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition

Ph.D. Program

• Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition

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2023 – 24

• Expert talk on Application of Biotechnology in fermented food products by Dr. Seema Tharanum, Professor, Biological Sciences, School of Engineering, Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore on September 21, 2023 for the students of UG and PG Food Science & Nutrition and Biotechnology Dept.
• E – Expert talk on Nanomaterials in foods – Challenges and Perspectives by Dr.Lilayaraja, Scientist E, Nutrition, Biochemistry and Toxicology Division , Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore was organized for PG Food Science and Nutrition students on October 6,2023.
• E. Workshop on Maximising Sports Performance through Assessment and Customized Nutrition, in association with St. Ann’s college for Women, Hyderabad was organized on September 6,2023. Subject experts were Ms. Kunda Mahajan, Consulting Sports Nutritionist, Khel Rang India and Ms. Aradhana Sharma, Nutrigetic Wellness, Expert Consultant, CRPF Sports Wing, Olympic Gold Quest and Transstadia Sports, US.
• Hands on Peer to Peer workshop – Nourishing Minds with Nutrition Knowledge on Growth Grid – Nutritional Assessment for school children was organized for I PG Food Science & Nutrition students by II PG Food Science & Nutrition students on October 12,2023.
• An educational field visit on application of fermentation concept in foods at Grovers Zampa Wineyards, Doddballapur was organized for UG Food Science & Nutrition students on September 27,2023.
• Educational field visit to Shangri –La was organized for final year students of UG students on August, 18,19 2023.
• Field demonstration on Fitness Assessment test for athletes was organized for II PG Food Science & Nutrition students by Dr. Dolly, Associate Professor, Dept of Physical Education, Mount Carmel College on September 25, 2023.
• Student Engagement in Nutrition Assessment for school children (LKG to Grade 6) at Christel House was conducted by II MSC Food Science and Nutrition students on July 27,2023,August 03, 2023 and August 10,2023.
• Alumni connect – Guest talk on Use of RE_AIM framework for the evaluation of Public Health Intervention Programs for organized for PG FSN – I & II year of 53 students in AB 307 on March 06,2024. Tirna Purkait Doctoral Student, University of Nebraska was the resource person.
• Workshop in Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition by Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi,Chief Dietician, Dr. Sandya Singh, Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospital, Bannerghatta Road Branch, Mr Padmini B.V,Chief Dietician, Apollo Hospital, Seshadripuram Branch, Bangalore was conducted for 63 students of III year of UG – NDC,NDZ, NDHDon February 08,2024, between10.00 am to 4.00 pm.
• A two day educational visit to CFTRI and Domaine Sula were organized for II M.Sc FSN students to provide practical exposure in the field of food research and food processing on January 17 and 18,2024.
• A three week community development programme was conducted as student Engagement in Nutrition Assessment and study of food behavior of Christel House children – Grade 7 and Grade 12 by I M.Sc FSN students in the month of February 2024.
• School Nutrition education programme emphaising on Importance of Nutrition in Health Promotion was organized for school going children of Grade 1 to Grade 12 – Christel House India as 3 sessions on February 05, 12 and 19,2024 by I M.Sc FSN students.
• K. Priya, Shagun Mittal and Matta Sindushree of II M.Sc FSN won Best oral presentation awards in a Two day International conference on Nutri-Omics in biotechnological innovations- ICNBI24 sponsored by DBT and organized by The American College, Madurai on 05 & 06 March 2024.
• Third prize in Oral presentation was bagged by Sri Varsha of II M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition in the Millet Confluence 2023 organised by Padmashree Institute of Management and Science in collaboration with KSCT on December 14 – 16,2024.
• A workshop on application of qualitative research in nutrition was collaboratively organised by Institute of health management research (IIHMR) and department of food science and nutrition, Mount Carmel College Autonomous Bengaluru, on 15 march 2024 and 16 march 2024. Total 28 students along with 3 teachers went for this workshop. Key resource persons were Dr. Sarala R, Dr. Jyothi Vijay, Dr. Akash Gajanan Prabhune and Dr. Usha Manjunath.
• Ms Dhanashri Khedekar Kale, Clinical & Research Dietitian, Specialized in Ketogenic Therapies in Epilepsy, Other Neurological disorders & Weight- loss and Certified Nutrigenomic Counselor, Mumbai was the resource person for the E-Workshop on Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy conducted through MS teams on March 22,2024 between 8.00 am to 1.00 pm for I M.Sc FSN students.
• Workshop on teaching program for Dietary Interventions in Inborn Metabolic for final-year undergraduate students in Food Science and Nutrition was organised on February 24,2024 in Centre for Human genetics, Electronic city , Bangalore.
• Experiential learning of sensory evaluation at Coffee Board ,India was organised on February 22, 2024 between 11.00 pm – 3.00 pm for the students of PG Food Science and Nutrition.
• “Breaking the Cycle: Innovative Approaches to Severe Acute Malnutrition and Advances in Public Health in India” – a guest talk was organised on February 26,2024 for 6th semester students.

2022 – 23

• Webinar on Clinical Updates in MNT for liver Diseases by Dr. Anagha Palekar was conducted on 7 May, 2022.
• One day food safety training for food handlers in the hostel mess was organised by PG Food Science and Nutrition, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous Bangalore The faculty from the department Dr. Padma V and Dr. P. Vasantha Kumari were the resource persons – 29 July 2022.
• National Nutrition Month “Rashtriya Poshan Maah was conducted by final year MSc, Food science and nutrition students to create awareness of importance of nutrition – 23 September 2022.
• Two day Workshop on Application of qualitative research in association with Institute Of Health Management Research, Bangalore was organised for II M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition students on 29 – 30 September 2022.
• Educational Visit on Dravid- Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence was conducted for 2nd year students of PG Food Science and Nutrition to learn the importance and applications of sports nutrition with real life examples. The resource persons were Dr. Ravi Kumar , Chief trainer, Mrs..Anandi Iyer, Chief Sports Nutritionist, Dravid- Padukone Centre for Sports Excellence & Dr.Bala, Head, Dept of Physiotherapy, Vesoma Sports Medical Centre – 6 October 2022.
• Workshop on Opportunities in Coffee Sector for Women Entrepreneurs was conducted by Mr. Srinivas, Chief officer, Coffee Board, Bangalore for PG Food Science & Nutrition students to gain insight on coffee cultivation and opportunities in coffee sector on 5 November 2022.
• Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru, first college in Bangalore, bagged the certification for EAT RIGHT CAMPUS with an EXCELLENT 5 STAR RATING by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Department of Nutrition and Dietetics was the Implementation partner – January 2023.
• Educational visit to Shangri-La 5 star hotel was organized by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, for the third year undergraduate students (UG) on 1 February,2023.
• Visit to St. John’s Medical college hospital was organised for students of Nutrition & Dietetics as part of practical sessions in human physiology accompanied by department faculties – Dr. Mary Regi and Dr.Shubhi Agarwal – 13 February 2023.
• Educational Visit to Akshay Patra Kitchen to orient students on Institution management and quantity food production was organized for Final Year UG Students of Nutrition – 15 February 2023.
• Educational field visit to Coffee Research Substation, Kodagu was organized for II PG students. The resource person Mr. Manjunath, Research Scientist, CCRI, Coorg explained on varieties of coffee beans, cultivation and processing techniques – 17 February, 2023.
• Expert talk on Diet for Kidney Diseases by Ms. Suneetha Rao, Senior Dietitian of NU hospitals West for III Year UG students on 21 February 2023.
• Hands on Training workshop on Usage of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software was organized for PG final year Food Science and Nutrition students. The training was provided by Dr. Mitravinda Aneesh and Dr. Vasantha Kumari P from department on 24 February 2023.
• Workshop on Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy by Dr. Dhanashri Khedekar Kale, Clinical & Research Dietician for PG Food Science and Nutrition students was organised to understand Ketogenic diets and its application in epilepsy on 11 March 2023.
• National webinar on “Newer Approaches on Management and Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes” was jointly organized by the Department of Nutrition , St Ann’s College and Department of Food Science and Nutrition , Mount Carmel College. The resource person was Dr. Radha Reddy Chada, R.D and Chief Dietitian, AG Hospitals, Gachibowli – 25 March 2023.
• Department of Nutrition and dietetics in collaboration with California Almonds organised an Expert talk with Ms.Sheela Krishnaswamy “Exploring the Health Benefits of Almonds” for students of Food Science & Nutrition on 10 April, 2023.

2021 – 22

• School Nutrition Education Programme Importance of Whole Grains: My Breakfast’, September 2021 – November 2021.

• Food Safety Training For Food Handlers, by II year PG Food Science and Nutrition Batch 2021 -2023 by April 12 – April 14,2022.

• Session on Demystifying Diet by Ms Karanika Mahindra, Alumna of the Dept Founder and senior nutritionist at Diet by Karanika Mahindra, 13 August 2021.

• Session on A Career in Paediatric Oncology Nutrition by Uma Seshadri, Expansion and Enablement Consultant, Cuddles foundation , Nikita Mahakal, Head Nutritionist, Cuddle foundation, 12 March ,2022.

• Session on Application of Nanotechnology in Food Product Development and Processing Dr Manab Bandhu Bera, Professor and Former Dean (Academic) of Department of Food Engineering and Technology at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering And Technology Longowal, Punjab October 18, 2021.

• Virtual Tour of Apeejay Hotel, Mumbai by Dr.Bhuvana GM , Principal Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai , Chef Kapil Kumar, Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai , Chef Amrita Prabhudesai, Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai , 29 April 2022.

• Session on Standards of Food Safety Protocols to be followed in Hospitals by Dr.Bhuvana GM , Principal Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai , Chef Kapil Kumar, Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai , Chef Amrita Prabhudesai, Apeejay Institute of Hospitality, Navi Mumbai by 25 January 2022.

• Industrial visit to Akshaya Patra, Mega Kitchen, Bangalore on April 23,2022.

• Concepts in Sports and Exercise Science by Dr Sucharita Sambashivaiah, HoD., Dept of human physiology, SJRI; Dr Sejil, Dr. Vedashree Hegde, Dr.Taniya Anto and Dr.Sneha, Associate professors, Dept of Physiology, SJRI, 9 April 2022.

• Online Session on Clinical Update in MNT for Liver Diseases by Dr. Anagha Palekar, Dietitian, B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai held on May 7, 2022.

• E-Workshop on Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy by Dhanashri Khedekar Kale, Clinical and Research Dietitian, Mumbai held on May 28, 2022.

2020 – 21

• International E-Conference 2020 on ‘Novel Nutritional Approach and Emerging Opportunities to Sustain in Pandemic Scenario’ held from June 15 to 18, 2020 organized in by Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous in collaboration with Women’s Polytechnic College, IIT-B Remote Centre, Puducherry.

• National e Workshop- Dynamic Facets of Sports Nutrition: Meeting the Challenge on 29 – 30 September 2020 Resource persons: Dr. Kiran Kulkarni- Medical and Doping officer at FIFA and Asian Football Confederation. Mrs. Kunda Mahajan -consultant, Sports Nutritionist, and President at Khel Rang FSSA. Dr. K.A Thiagarajan – Associate professor, Department of Arthroscopy and sports medicine, SRMC, Ms. Aradhana Sharma, Senior Sports Nutritionist, Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare, MP , Dr. Bharath Kumar B, Sports medicine specialist. Dr D.B Ananta Narayana – Chief Executive Officer, Ayurvidye trust, Bengaluru. Apurva Surve- Sports Nutritionist, Sports Authority of India.

• E-Workshop on Ketogenic Diets for epilepsy by Dhanashri Khedkar Kale, Clinical & Research Dietician, Certified Nutrigenomic Counsellor, 27 February 2021.

• Webinar on Applications of Nanotechnology in food industry by Dr. Jeyan Arthur Mosses, Asst. Professor, Dept of Food process Engineering, IIFPT, Thanjavur, 27 October 2020.

• Webinar on Pediatric Oncology & its nutritional management by Kavya Santhosh, Cuddles Nutritionist, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bengaluru and Divya Bharathi, Cuddles Nutritionist, St. Johns Hospital, Bengaluru October 16,2020.

• Webinar on Specialised foods for emergency conditions by Dr. Anila Kumar, Scientist F and Head, Food Quality Assurance Division, DFRL, Mysuru, 19 March 2021.

• Expert talk on Recent Techniques in Fitness Assessment by Smt. Kunda Mahajan, Consultant Nutritionist, fitness expert and President of Khelrang – Fitness and Sports Science Association (FSSA), Nasik, 06 March 2021.

• E-workshop on Advances in techniques in fruits and vegetable processing and product development , Dr. VR Sinja, Professor and Head of the incubation center , Dr. R. Vidyalakshmi, Professor for the Department of Food Safety and Quality testing, Dr. R. Meenatchi, Assistant Professor in The Department of Primary Processing, Storage and Handling , Dr. S. Anandakumar, Assistant Professor for the Department of Food Packaging and System Development , Dr. S.Vignesh, Assistant Professor for the Department of Technology Dissemination , Dr. V. Hema, Assistant Professor, Incubation Center , Dr. Ashish Rawson, Assistant Professor for the Department of Food Safety and Quality Assurance , 10 March 2021.

• Consultancy – School Nutrition Education Program on My Breakfast – An Eat Right School Initiative in association with PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt Ltd October, 2020 to July, 2021.

2019 – 20

• FOSTAC Training on “Food Safety in Manufacturing Unit”, Dr Mamtha, Certified FOSTAC trainer, Bengaluru, 28 November 2019.

• Industrial visit – Central Coffee Research Insititute, Balehonnur, Chikmagalur by Dr Mohd Mukari, Senior Scientist , CCRI , 13 December , 2019.

• Workshop On Continuous Market And Regulatory Education by Dr. R.B. Smarta CMD-Interlink Marketing Consultancy and Hon. Secretary HADSA, Mr. Sandesh Paturi, Senior Sales Manager of DuPont Nutrition Bioscience, Dr. DBA Narayana, Expert Member of scientific Panel of FSSAI, 29 August 2019.

• Industrial Visit to Ramaiah Advanced Testing Lab Mr. Pragassam, Senior Manager, Dr.Kanupriya Microbiologist, 24 August 2019.

• Industrial Visit to Bureau of Indian Standards by Ms. Sushma Rao, Scientist C, Ms. Arul Sathya, Scientist C., Ms. Ashwini,Technical Assistant, 6 March 2020.

• Lecture on Applications of Nanotechnology in foods by Dr. Ilaiyaraja, Scientist ‘D’, Biochemistry and Nanosciences Division, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DRDO-DFRL), Mysore, 16 August 2019.

• Guest Lecture ON Emerging Technologies To Enhance Practice & Competencies Required For Dietitians & Nutritionists ” by Dr. Mary Hannan Jones, Director of Academic Programs, Discipline Lead Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (m.hannan-jones@qut.edu.au). 25 June 2019.

• Industrial visit to Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence Sports Nutrition – Interactive session with athletes and coaches by Dr. Shama Kittur, Director, Padukone – Dravid Center For Sports Excellence, Dr. Vimal, Badminton Coach. PPBA, Dr. Shama Kittur, Nutritionist, Vesoma Medical Center, Mr. Siddharth , Physiotherapist, Vesoma Medical Centre, Dr. Nikhil Latey, Sports Scientist and Mr. Shantanu, Sports Psychologist, Samiksha Academy, PDCSE July 15, July 22, August 5, August 16 and August 26, 2019.

• Demonstration – Dietitians Reaching The Unreached by III yr UG students , 22 January 2020.

• Dietetics Day Lecture on Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Clinical Dietitian, Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Mr. Paul Antony, Proprietor of Nutriate Lab and Nutri8 Healthy life, 27 Janaury 2020.

• Nutrition month celebration on “Nutrition Security: Wholesome Food – A Challenge” in collaboration with Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDAI), Herbalife Nutrition – recipe ingredients partner, Marico and Amway September 4th, 2019.

2018 – 19

• Experiential Learning on Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Food Industry by Dr. Sarasa RadhaKrishnan, Rtd.Senior QFS lead, Mondelez International, Bangalore on 10 August 2018.

• On Field Sports Nutrition Training in association with Padukone – Dravid Center for Sports Excellence with athletes and coaches by Dr. Shama Kittur, Director and team on June 25, July 07, July 09, July 23 and September 12, 2018.

• Industrial Visit on Nuances of sensory analysis, product tasting in association with Coffee Board of India, Bangalore by Dr. Hari Om, 29 August 2018.

• Industrial Visit on Post Harvest Technology and Preservation Techniques, in association with University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) , Bangalore by Dr. Darshan, Scientist, 27 July 2018.

• Guest Lecture on Exercise and Fitness Methodologies during Life cycle by Mr. Ranjith, FreeLancer, Fitness Expert & Physical Instructor on January 09 January,2019.

• Guest Lecture on Food Product development processing, quality control & certifications in food industry by Dr. Sarasa RadhaKrishnan, Rtd.Senior QFS lead, Mondelez International, Bangalore, 21 January 2019.

• Industrial Visit to Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) to learn on Product development using nanotechnology for Indian army by Dr. Farhat Khan and Dr. IIlayaraja, Scientist D, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore, 27 February 2019.